1
as in hints
a very small amount
a glimmer of hope that there will be snow on Christmas
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2
as in flickers
an almost imperceptible sign of something
most of the students showed not even a glimmer of interest in what I had to say
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as in gleams
to shoot forth bursts of light
the waters of the rippling brook glimmered in the sun
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Recent Examples of glimmers
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
The surface of the bay glimmers all the way to the islands on the ethereal horizon.
—Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Mar. 2026
Yet by the end of Saturday night, there were slight glimmers of optimism for a team that hasn’t had much to cheer for this season.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2026
You’re known for making documentaries about positive glimmers of hope from places around the world where otherwise there’s mostly been doom and despair.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
The sun and light glimmers and shines off this material and the entire interior looks, and feels, slick like a black lacquer has been applied throughout.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Mar. 2026
There are a few glimmers of Moriarty’s future sensibility, although for the most part Sherlock and Moriarty remain steadfast pals.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
In the days since the war in the Middle East began, there have been some glimmers of hope among Iranians, particularly after news broke that the strikes had killed Iran’s hard-line Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country with an iron grip for 36 years.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
In non-theme park play, the game revolves around Illumineers, glimmers, inklands, a lorebook and other buzzwords and actions that are important to players.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 18 Feb. 2026
The result is a film that glimmers with moments of wit and melancholy but never settles into coherence.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
Where a cistern once hid beneath the floor to collect rainwater, an outdoor pool now glimmers.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
Following three straight 100-loss seasons that led to a front-office house cleaning, Rockies fans are peering down the road for glimmers of hope.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
The surface of the bay glimmers all the way to the islands on the ethereal horizon.
—Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Mar. 2026
Yet by the end of Saturday night, there were slight glimmers of optimism for a team that hasn’t had much to cheer for this season.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2026
You’re known for making documentaries about positive glimmers of hope from places around the world where otherwise there’s mostly been doom and despair.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
The sun and light glimmers and shines off this material and the entire interior looks, and feels, slick like a black lacquer has been applied throughout.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Mar. 2026
There are a few glimmers of Moriarty’s future sensibility, although for the most part Sherlock and Moriarty remain steadfast pals.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
In the days since the war in the Middle East began, there have been some glimmers of hope among Iranians, particularly after news broke that the strikes had killed Iran’s hard-line Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country with an iron grip for 36 years.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
In non-theme park play, the game revolves around Illumineers, glimmers, inklands, a lorebook and other buzzwords and actions that are important to players.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
Uranus is high in the southern sky near the Pleiades star cluster, and vivid Jupiter glimmers up in the east.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 18 Feb. 2026
The result is a film that glimmers with moments of wit and melancholy but never settles into coherence.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
Where a cistern once hid beneath the floor to collect rainwater, an outdoor pool now glimmers.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimmers
Noun
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And excitingly, there are structural hints with WISPIT 2's protoplanetary disk of more forming protoplanets.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Jay has also been dropping hints about being back outside this year.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
24 Mar. 2026
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But most of all, Australia showed flickers of the joy that fueled Hamilton for so much of his F1 success in the past.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Bobcats showed flickers of promise, nearly defeating Troy and Georgia Southern in the regular season.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Like Beckham’s dress, the 100-percent silk dress softly gleams in the light.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Despite a couple of funky skips, the album is fueled by the hunger of an artist who really wants the pop life again, perking up electro-scuzz and arena rock with new wave that gleams like glitter.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
4 Dec. 2025
Noun
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My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The foyer has a step-up entry from the front door, which feels elegant, and the living room is spacious with lovely touches in every direction — notice the built-ins with the arches that bookend the fireplace.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
23 Mar. 2026
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The dining room, finished with rich wood wainscoting, is illuminated by a modern chandelier that hints at the apartment’s contemporary touches.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
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Soft breezes ripple through the sea grapes, and sunlight glints off the aquamarine shallows that surround Bahia Honda State Park.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The Braves didn’t make many offseason splashes but instead should get a lot of key players back to full health after a disastrous run of injuries throughout 2025.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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The design here avoids ski-lodge clichés but maintains splendid common areas, including a cozy library and a grand lobby decorated with stone and wood finishes and splashes of rich red and orange hues.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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An hour goes by, and then, through a slit in the curtains, Miley Cyrus flashes a smile and tips her oversize black sunglasses.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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After following the characters from high school to college, the series flashes forward five years for the finale with one final gut-punch.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Glimmers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimmers. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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